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\"\"CSi Weather…<\/p>\n

.TODAY…Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.<\/p>\n

.TONIGHT…Clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. North winds around<\/p>\n

5 mph.<\/p>\n

.TUESDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast<\/p>\n

winds around 5 mph shifting to the southeast up to 5 mph after<\/p>\n

midnight.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds<\/p>\n

around 10 mph.<\/p>\n

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT…Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY…Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.<\/p>\n

.THURSDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY…Mostly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and<\/p>\n

thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n

.FRIDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear with a 20 percent chance of showers<\/p>\n

and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY…Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n

.SATURDAY NIGHT…Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.<\/p>\n

.SUNDAY…Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.<\/p>\n

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North Dakota health officials report the state has exceeded 1,000 active cases of COVID-19 for the first time. According to state data reported Sunday, North Dakota has 1,025 active cases of the disease caused by the coronavirus after another 141 people tested positive. The Bismarck Tribune reports the bulk of the new cases are in the Bismarck area. Burleigh County had 34 cases reported Sunday while Morton County had eight new cases. Burleigh County continues to have more active cases than any other county in North Dakota, at 249. Morton County has 81. North Dakota’s death toll remained at 99 on Sunday.<\/p>\n

NDDoH\u00a0 COVID-19 Stats<\/p>\n

Posted July 26<\/p>\n

11-a.m.<\/p>\n

COVID-19 Daily Report
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Update<\/p>\n

Stutsman +7<\/p>\n

Stutsman Total 101<\/p>\n

Stutsman Recovered 77<\/p>\n

Seven of the 603 COVID-19 mass testing results from last week were positive, one attributed from Cass County contact with those individuals notified, and contact tracing has begun.<\/p>\n

Also reported Sunday:<\/p>\n

Foster County 2<\/p>\n

Griggs County\u00a0 3<\/p>\n

Kidder County1<\/p>\n

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\u00a0Detailed information, including active case trend lines, can be found 24\/7 at <\/span>http:\/\/<\/span>health.nd.gov\/covid19dashboa<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (CSi)\u00a0\u00a0 The proposed Buffalo City Park in Jamestown was discussed at a roundtable meeting in Bismarck on July 23, where the tourist attraction presentation was reviewed with state officials, and developers.<\/p>\n

At the meeting were Governor Doug Burgum, Lt. Governor Brent Sanford, along with North Dakota Commerce Commissioner, Michelle Kommer, and developers, Brian Lunde, and\u00a0 Apogee Attractions f<\/a>rom\u00a0 Porter Ranch, California.<\/p>\n

Now that the plan has been developed and presented, funding for the project is the next step, using dollars from the North Dakota Legacy Fund.<\/p>\n

Recommended by the City Finance and Legal Committee for approval was the request from JSDC for funding for a market and financial feasibility assessment for Buffalo City Park from Economic Development Funds, in the amount of $25,000, with the City Share to be $20,000 and paid from the City Sales Tax Fund. \u00a0Tourism Director Searle Swedlund said feasibility study \u00a0\u201cBuilds a case,\u201d for the project.\u00a0\u00a0 Mayor Heinrich and Council Member Buchanan concurred on the importance of the Park for Jamestown.<\/p>\n

The Buffalo City Park\u2019s footprint is at\u00a0 the western section of the pasture where the buffalo herd roams, once State Hospital land visible from the interstate.<\/p>\n

On the drawing board is the planned Bison Discover Center, The Dakota Corral for children, plus, The Dakota Lands Pavilion, Gondola and Enhanced Dakota Thunder, Buffalo City Amphitheater, Bison Ranch BBQ, Bison Mall, and Tatanka Lodge, estimated to draw at least 300,000 tourists annually to Jamestown from traffic generated off I-94, and regional traffic.<\/p>\n

The North American Bison Discovery Center could possibly become an expanded National Buffalo Museum location highlighting the history of the American Bison.<\/p>\n

The Preliminary construction\u00a0 cost estimate at between $47 million and $57 million, which could be lowered if the original plans are modified.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown (UJ) University of Jamestown representatives are excited to announce that, early- to mid-September, they will be an authorized purveyor of Starbucks\u00ae coffee at their new Knight & Day Coffee House in UJ Place.<\/p>\n

UJ Place is a mixed-use building located just next to Harold Newman Arena on the north side of Jamestown. It has 112 student beds and 56 units along with 13,000+SF of commercial space in the building. Knight & Day Coffee House will be on the north end of the building and will occupy roughly 2,000 square feet of space.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have been hoping to get a coffee shop in this building to cater to the University of Jamestown campus, and we couldn\u2019t be more thrilled to welcome them into the space,\u201d said McKenzy Olson, VP Marketing and Public Relations at EPIC Companies.<\/p>\n

As an authorized purveyor, Knight & Day Coffee House will exclusively serve Starbucks\u00ae full menu of coffee and beverages. \u201cMost of our decisions for UJ Place revolve around students having options inside of the space,\u201d explained Dustin Jensen, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs. \u201cWe will provide coffee, but it will also be a bistro with food options, as well as study and social spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n

Knight & Day Coffee House, which will have enough seating for 15-20 people, will be open to the public. It will feature a drive-thru, as well as ample, free parking.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know most people in Jamestown are Starbucks fanatics,\u201d explained Jensen. \u201cSo, we are excited to be able to give the community this option.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Valley City\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 The July 22 Crazy Daze event in Valley City saw residents enjoying the weather on a sunny warm day, and those staying safe observing social distancing were handed out Valley City Chamber Bucks.<\/p>\n

Chamber Executive Kay Vinje on Friday\u2019s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2 said the Chamber Bucks amounted to $10 for each person observing social distancing, handed out by the Chamber Duck wandering through the crowd.<\/p>\n

She also pointed out that the Winter Show provided barrel races for kids on stick horses.<\/p>\n

Merchants offered sale prices, and food vendors were on hand.<\/p>\n

Hourly Scavenger Hunt Duck Finders were:<\/p>\n

Chesney Thomsen<\/p>\n

Courtney Fick<\/p>\n

Linda Korf<\/p>\n

Linda Cross<\/p>\n

Trevor Mathias<\/p>\n

Nicole Fick<\/p>\n

Eunice Zimprich<\/p>\n

$250 Grand Prize winner was Courtney Fick<\/p>\n

The Chamber also gave $50 in Chamber Bucks for other random ducks found in each business that participated in the Duck Scavenger Hunt.<\/p>\n

Those Winners are below:<\/p>\n

Noos Shop \u2013 Peggy Aarseth<\/p>\n

Urban Couture \u2013 Mavis Dilts<\/p>\n

Dutton\u2019s \u2013 Jerrilyn Coghlan<\/p>\n

Blush \u2013 Tracey Thompson<\/p>\n

Prairie Frame Shop \u2013 Jody Taylor<\/p>\n

Valley Office Works \u2013 Erika Ryan<\/p>\n

Nearly Nu \u2013 Lydia Scamici<\/p>\n

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\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (Chamber)\u00a0 The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce City Beautification Committee is pleased to announce the 9th<\/sup> winner of Yard of the Week Program for 2020.\u00a0 Mirt Brown of 235 13th<\/sup> Ave. NE in Jamestown, has received this award.\u00a0 Congratulations to her on this beautiful yard and thank you to her for her efforts to help beautify Jamestown. Congratulations for a job well done! Mirt will receive a gift certificate from our award aponsor Menards in Jamestown.<\/p>\n

The Yard of the Week program has been established to recognize those within the community that take pride in the appearance of their yard and do their part to beautify the community. The program began June 1st and ends August 28th<\/sup>. Yards will be selected each week from nominations received. Nominated yards must be visible from the street.<\/p>\n

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\"\"Bismarck\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 \u2013 The North Dakota Department of Commerce will lead a four-part Special Business Briefing to provide step-by-step instruction on the Economic Resiliency Grant (ERG) application process on Thursday, July 30, at 11 a.m. (CST).<\/p>\n

The session includes a general overview, including eligible businesses and expenses, application process, post-award responsibilities and a Q&A opportunity.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs we move closer to the application process, Commerce continues to be committed to serving as a valued resource for our state\u2019s business community, by preparing North Dakota businesses to successfully apply for the Economic Resiliency Grant,\u201d Commerce Commissioner Michelle Kommer said.\u00a0\u201cInstilling consumer confidence through improved infection control in our statewide marketplace is essential to ensuring North Dakota remains open for business, and for our longer-term economic recovery.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ERG application process is anticipated to open soon. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Funding will be approved if the application meets all criteria and funding is available. Additional information, including educational sessions and updates about the program, will can be found at https:\/\/belegendary.link\/ERG<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has partnered with the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce to relay this information.\u00a0To receive call-in information,\u00a0attendees must register as a non-member<\/a> of the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce. A confirmation email with call specifics will be sent to the email provided upon completion of registration and prior to the call. Questions may be asked in advance and during the live presentation.\u00a0These questions will inform future training sessions.<\/p>\n

Recordings of previous Business Briefings can be found\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those unable to attend the call can receive updates from the briefing and recordings by following @CommerceND on Facebook<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>, and Dept. of Commerce on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"\"Jamestown\u00a0 (CSi)\u00a0 The Buffalo Mall\u2019s annual Back to School \u201cStuff the Bus\u201d program is accepting donations at the main entrance of the Buffalo Mall or at Gate City Bank beginning July 27th through August 16th.<\/p>\n

Schools supplies needed include, backpacks, calculators, folders, notebooks, three ring binders and all the necessities for going back to school.<\/p>\n

School supply wish lists are available at the Buffalo Mall and Gate City Bank.<\/p>\n

Community Action Region VI will be receiving the school supplies and distributing to children in need. Parents\/guardians are asked to call 701-252-1821 beginning August 17, 2020 for an appointment to pick up their children\u2019s school supplies. They should also bring in the school supply list pertaining to the grade the student is in.<\/p>\n

If you have any questions, please contact the Buffalo Mall office at 701-251-2237.<\/p>\n

GRAND FORK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 A suspected drunken driver crashed into a Grand Forks apartment building, punching a hole in the wall of a first-floor apartment bedroom and landing in the kitchen. The tenants fortunately were not home at the time of the crash Saturday about 9:30 p.m.Officials say the 2005 Kia van was still running when first responders arrived. A juvenile male was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, reckless driving and being an unqualified driver. He was not seriously injured. Authorities say there\u2019s significant damage to the unit and a load bearing wall had to be stabilized.<\/p>\n

MINOT, N.D. (AP) \u2014 Minot police say three men were hurt in an early morning shooting Sunday. Dispatchers got a call around 2:30 a.m. from someone near the Ice Cold Ryders motorcycle club reporting gunshots. Police say three men, ages 22, 26 and 42, were shot and wounded and were taken to a Minot hospital by private parties. One victim was treated and released while the other two were admitted. Police are investigating and say no other information about the victims or their conditions is available.<\/p>\n

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) \u2014 North Dakota is on track to use the entire $1.25 billion it received in federal coronavirus relief funds. Records show North Dakota has already allocated $930.2 million from its share of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act approved in March. The state’s top budget writer says proposals for the balance of available funds will be chosen Monday for consideration. Records show the largest expenditure so far is $310 million to support a fund for unemployment claims. The smallest allocation so far is $1,000 to buy protective gear for workers at two privately owned horse racing venues.<\/p>\n

In sports…<\/p>\n

\"\"2020 Class B District 6 Babe Ruth baseball tournament…<\/p>\n

At Steele, ND<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/p>\n

Championship Game<\/p>\n

LaMoure 10 Carrington 0\u00a0 (4 and a half innings, 10 run rule)<\/p>\n

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\"\"Valley City (NDHSAA<\/a>)\u00a0 The North Dakota High School Activities Board of Directors met on Friday, July 24 via conference call.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the July 24 NDHSAA Board of Directors Meeting included:<\/p>\n